Miniature soldiers (Lincoln)

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Miniature Soldiers used in the film Lincoln, were acquired by an unknown buyer directly from the Director of the film, Steven Spielberg, at the film's European premiere, in Dublin.

Background
The soldiers, along with other select props from the film, were donated by Steven Spielberg to the Wicklow Hospice Foundation in honor of his friend, Daniel Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis, who is patron of the Wicklow Hospice Foundation, was nominated for an Academy award for best actor for his portrayal of Lincoln in the movie.